Bridgwater College Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic part-time Librarian to assist in the organisation, management and development of our fabulous school library and learning resources. This is a unique opportunity to ensure the delivery of an outstanding library provision for students aged 4–16, supporting both the curriculum and a love of reading across all key stages.
Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am), Term-time only
Actual starting salary: £8,616.23 per annum.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for reading and literacy, a desire to work with young people, and the commitment to improving reading outcomes across our academy. In this role, you'll contribute to the improvement of reading ages through supporting interventions and working closely with class teachers and middle leaders.
For candidates with experience working in schools or with young people, we are happy to provide training and support in managing the library and using key systems such as Junior Librarian, Sora, and Accelerated Reader.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the day-to-day running of our new library, ensuring it is an inviting, inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
- Coordinate and support whole-school literacy strategies and reading development programmes.
- Promote reading for pleasure and organise events to inspire a reading culture, such as book fairs, author visits and World Book Day.
- Support student access to library and digital resources, and work with staff to improve engagement and reading outcomes.
- Supervise and train student library ambassadors and support literacy-based extracurricular activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a library or educational setting is beneficial, but not essential – training will be provided.
- Strong organisational and ICT skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
- A proactive, approachable individual with excellent communication skills.
- A team player with a creative mindset and a genuine love for books and learning.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.
What We Offer:
- A generous local government pension scheme
- Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community
Join us and play a vital role in shaping a culture of reading and curiosity at Bridgwater College Academy.
Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 16th July 2025
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.